Tim Boydís improvised and rushed
inauguration not only insulted the members by depriving them of a proper event
and inaugural address, but the other candidate, CVK Maithreya was also excluded
from proceedings.

Against a background of doubts
surrounding the election and the failure of the election committee to address
allegations of voting irregularities, the exclusion of Mr Maithreya and just
about everybody else shows that the Adyar ruling elite had something hide regarding
the conduct of this election.

This exclusion is also an ominous
development as it may herald a policy of exclusion which extends to supporters
of Mr Maithreya. The exclusion of Mr Maithreya from the rushed inauguration was
in itself an insult to his supporters and has sent out a sinister message for
the future.